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PL05 YAX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,493 mi
Last recorded61,493 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 YAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 61,493 miles

leak on radiator

o/s and n/s headlights starting to fade

Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,732 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s outer cv boot insecure

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 11 May 2020 58,170 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 58,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 55,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,388 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 43,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,955 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 36,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,394 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 31,392 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,799 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,154 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 23,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,011 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,143 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PL05 YAX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL05 YAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PL05 YAX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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